Chapter 310: Chapter 186: Unveiling the Truth! The Real History! (Part 3)

He can assist in numerous aspects of the research mission.

Professor Song had to temporarily change Chen Yuan’s responsibilities; simply guiding isn’t enough, Chen Yuan’s extraordinary value must be utilized.

Accordingly, the rewards Chen Yuan can receive will also increase.

"The contribution value obtained will be at least this amount," Professor Song raised a finger.

Chen Yuan sat up straight and confidently said, "The greater the ability, the bigger the task."

"I’m glad you can play a larger role."

Professor Song smiled, "I’m relieved that Advisor Chen thinks this way."

After a brief pause, the smile faded and his expression became serious: "Since that’s the case, there are some things that need to be told to Advisor Chen in advance, which concern various aspects of this mission."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone at the table put down their chopsticks and listened attentively.

Chen Weiyi stood up, "You all take your time chatting, I’m going out for a stroll."

"It’s cold outside, Grandpa, why don’t you stay in the bedroom," Chen Yuan said.

The old man raised his eyebrows and clasped his hands behind his back, "I’m a Beastmaster now."

After the old man left the hall, Professor Song sincerely sighed, "Your grandpa is very clever."

"But these things are indeed not suitable for too many people to know."

After a brief pause, he gazed at Chen Yuan with a deep tone, "Advisor Chen should know this isn’t the first Spiritual Energy Revival, right?"

Chen Yuan nodded, "I’ve heard a bit."

"The first Spiritual Energy Revival began thousands of years ago, the situation at the time was somewhat similar to now, all kinds of extraordinary creatures appeared on Blue Star."

"With the help of these extraordinary creatures, Donghuang established a dazzling Pet Beast civilization."

"Pet Beasts became integrated into human life, Beastmasters became the most honorable profession."

"Until one day, Spiritual Energy vanished from the world, and the Pet Beast civilization collapsed abruptly."

"Fortunately, this Pet Beast civilization preserved countless extraordinary materials, even as the long river of history flows, some have been preserved."

"But these materials are controlled by officials, and only a very small part circulates in the public, so few people know about them."

"Until this Spiritual Energy Revival."

After a moment’s pause, Professor Song chose his words carefully and spoke again, "Thanks to these materials, officials planned the matters concerning the Spiritual Energy Revival in advance and chose to gradually disclose extraordinary records."

Chen Yuan pondered and nodded, he had heard most of this from Chen Wenhao.

Except for that dazzling Pet Beast civilization.

"And in these materials, there’re some contents that have received our high attention." At this point, Professor Song’s expression became more serious, speaking slowly, "After the first outbreak of the Spiritual Energy Tide, Donghuang gave birth to eight Legendary Level extraordinary creatures, revered as Divine by the ancestors."

"And after Spiritual Energy faded, these Divine vanished as well."

Suddenly, Chen Yuan’s pupils contracted.

Legendary Level extraordinary creatures...

Divine...

He subconsciously glanced at Run Run Duck devouring fish, a thought emerged: to what extent must a Pet Beast evolve to be called Divine?

And does Legendary Level refer to the rank of Pet Beasts?

"But according to our further research analysis, we believe these Divine are not merely biological creatures." Professor Song stared at Chen Yuan with profound eyes, "They seem more like manifestations of natural laws."

Chen Yuan’s brow furrowed.

Professor Song further explained, "Each Divine represents a natural law, mastering a Power of Origin."

"The towering tree you saw in that forest represents life."

Chen Yuan, surprised and doubtful, asked, "Professor, you mean..."

"That’s right." Professor Song took Chen Yuan’s words and nodded heavily, "That towering tree is one of the eight Divine, called Cyan by the ancestors, also known as the World Tree."

"The World Tree is the core symbol in numerous cultures and myths, today this setting might seem clichéd, but the World Tree is seen as the bridge connecting heaven, man, and various worlds, carrying profound significance for all civilizations."

"Perhaps thousands of years ago, ancestors from other civilizations witnessed or heard of the World Tree, thus passing on many legends."

"But the World Tree truly exists."

"It is in Donghuang."

"In Qinling."

"In that forest."

After Professor Song finished this speech, he fell into a long silence, lifted his eyes and looked through the closed window at the mountain range shrouded in the dusky night.

The massive information with strong impact left Chen Yuan silent for a moment, yet when recalling the various anomalies of the Mysterious Forest, he felt the World Tree there made a lot of sense.

He had speculated many times before about what attracts Pet Beasts into that Mysterious Forest.

Now he finally knew the answer, the Pet Beasts actually hope to be close to the World Tree representing life.

Moreover, that towering tree was so large and tall, too large to be reasonable, too tall to be imagined.

Using Divine as an explanation seems the only correct answer.

After a long while, Chen Yuan spoke, breaking the silence at the dining table, "So we need to..." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"The existence of Divine is an uncertain factor for today’s society, we must enter that forest and confirm two things."

"First, is that giant tree the World Tree?"

As a serious and rigorous researcher, Professor Song never makes judgments on a viewpoint before investigation.

"Second, if it is the World Tree, why would it appear in a world thousands of years later? What’s its attitude towards humans? Does its existence pose a threat to us?"

"Depending on its attitude, we will adopt different strategies."

"That’s why this mission is very important."